2006 Kia Spectra fuel system problems

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · MO · crash · fire · 1 injury

After a minor accident where the car went in the ditch off the road the car caught fire and became rapidly engulfed in flames. What should have been a minor accident turned into a near fatality because of an aggressive fire. The driver had a medical emergency when pulling out of the driveway. The car crossed the road and entered the ditch directly across the driveway entrance. This should have been a walk away accident with minor or no damage to the car, but it burst into flames. The driver was able to get out of the car before burning to death and thankfully there were no other passengers. We had the car only a few weeks and do not have any knowledge of recalls being repaired.

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 19,600 miles · VA

The transmission keeps stalling and jolting the car, we cannot run the air conditioner and it only runs when in 3rd gear. There is definitely something wrong with the car and we don't even feel safe putting our children in the car, because it's not safe, and we cannot run the air conditioner without it stalling or jolting and not accelerating properly. We had the timing belt replaced in september 2018, we've had multiple oil changes and kept up with maintenance. However the problems have only gotten worse, our check engine light has been on since 02/2019 at least and we've put steering fluid in, but the problems keep getting worse. We can't run the air conditioner, our fuses keep blowing and I would like our car checked out and fixed.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 215,000 miles · MD

I was driving to work and began to hear a scraping noise. When I got to work I looked under my car and noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had rusted through and snapped. I looked online to order a new one and found a website saying that there was a recall for this exact issue.

Filed Jan 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · PA

Takata recall, the gas tank on my 2006 spectra is leaking fuel, the car is stationary.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving approximately 35 MPH over a pothole, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The contact called a family member who recommended the fuel shut off valve and the vehicle started again. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

From the 2nd day after purchasing the vehicle 6/27/2015 when I turned on A/C the car has been hesitating and stalling. Every time I started and stopped at lights or stop signs. And even in traffic . Making the driving experience unsafe.and so ive been complaining ever since. They said if check engine light came on then I wont be responsible for the expense. However the check eng. Never came on.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 1 miles · PA

I was approaching germantown avenue from mt. Airy avenue with the expectation of making a right hand turn on to germantown avenue when the car accelerated without warning. I gripped the wheel and tried to recover control of the car and was successful within inches of a vehicle turning onto mt. Airy avenue. The accelerator took control of my car (and me).I recovered control of my car. Later in the day while driving the same event happened with the exception of the fact that I was not in a "turn mode"

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,055 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact stated the fuel tank straps were excessively corroded causing the right side straps to fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to answer why the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,055.

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Body, Fuel system · 92,880 miles · KY

One of the vehicles fuel tank mounting straps has rusted into and dragging the pavement. This would cause a possible accident, fire and or explosion if tank had hit the pavement and rubbed hole in the tank. The vehicle has no other rust on undercarriage. Said vehicle has 92,893 miles on it and is a 2006 model year. I believe straps are made of poor quality metal as there are no other rust issues with said vehicle! I think that this a safety hazard and there should be a recall for this problem. I called a kia dealer and he told me that there was a recall on some kia's in the north for the same problem but said there was no recall for my vehicle. If they knew of the problem they should have recalled all of them!

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · AK

About the end of march I noticed my car was leaking gas. I haven't been able to afford to get it fixed but its getting worse and worse. I never hit anything so I don't understand how thing could've happened. I was informed that there is a recall on kia spectra fuel systems but my car is not covered. It would be nice to figure out why it isn't.